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House roll call 857 · 27th Congress · Jan 20, 1843

To pass H.R. 544, (2-15-43), relieving the secretary of state of the duty of franking public and official documents by assigning said duties to the chief clerk

On Jan 20, 1843, the House voted 130–59 (HR 544). Result: passed. By party: Others 93–21, Democrats 37–38. 37 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes
130
No
59
Did not vote
67
Date
Jan 20, 1843

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 38 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others93 yes · 21 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 544, (2-15-43), relieving the…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-857/to-pass-h-r-544-2-15-43-relieving (accessed 2026-10-17).

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